insert_link Business / Economics Namib Mills strike continues as wage stalemate deepens The strike at Namib Mills has entered its second week with hundreds of workers remaining off the job amid a deadlock in wage negotiations between the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) and management. The dispute, which began on 12 January when employees gave notice of industrial action, centres on workers’ demands for salary alignment, back pay, and better pay packages. Namib Mills has responded with a temporary lockout […] today22 January, 2026
insert_link South Africa Analyst predicts extended legal battle in Malema case East London Magistrate Court, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Photo credit: Daily Dispatch) South African civil rights organisation AfriForum says it is awaiting the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, expected to commence on Friday at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Speaking toFuture Media News, South Africa-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast said he does not expect the matter to end at the magistrate’s court level, predicting that Malema […] today22 January, 2026
APO International Egypt: Within the framework of the World Economic Forum “Davos” meetings… Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation participates in a high-level session on mobilizing capital to support the green transition and climate finance H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat: We are working with Multilateral Development Banks to expand blended finance instruments for local and foreign private sector investment The “NWFE” Programme has contributed to increasing the appetite of local and foreign investors for renewable energy projects in Egypt We have been able to leverage debt swap mechanisms to increase climate investments and implement projects across several development sectors Activating investment guarantee mechanisms with the […] today22 January, 2026
APO International Sudan: Children have lost about 500 days of learning due to war in one of the world’s longest school closures Millions of children in Sudan have missed nearly 500 days of learning since the war started in April 2023 in what has become one of the world’s longest school closures, surpassing the worst shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, Save the Children said. New analysis by Save the Children on the scale of the emergency crisis in Sudan comes ahead of the 8th International Day of Education, that was set up to mark the role […] today22 January, 2026
APO International Uganda: Finance Ministry projects increased revenue for next financial year Uganda’s revenue projection for the coming financial year 2026/2027 is estimated at over Shs40 trillion, according to State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi. The minister made the revelation while appearing before the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development chaired by Hon. Amos Kankunda. “This is an increment of Shs3.35 trillion compared to the projection of the current financial year 2025/2026 target […] today22 January, 2026
APO International World Health Organization (WHO) and East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) strengthen regional health cooperation through Memorandum of Understanding Today World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health outcomes and resilient health systems across the East, Central and Southern African region. The MoU establishes a structured framework for cooperation aligned with WHO’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14) and regional priorities, reinforcing joint efforts […] today22 January, 2026
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets United States (US) President Trump on Sidelines of World Economic Forum (WEF) Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with U.S. President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of his participation in the WEF, in Davos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad. From the U.S. side, the meeting was attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy for […] today21 January, 2026
APO International Ghana: President Mahama leads Accra Reset conversation in Davos President John Dramani Mahama will participate in the first Davos convening of the Accra Reset on 22nd January 2026, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The President leads the Presidential Council of the Accra Reset, a Global South initiative working to strengthen sovereign capacity and reimagine international cooperation in an era of unprecedented global challenges. Other Presidential Council members attending the side event include President […] today21 January, 2026
APO International World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) attracts an unprecedented lineup of global industrial leaders, including SAP, Sumitomo Corporation and ENGIE debut at Morocco’s first Industry 4.0 exhibition The World Advanced Manufacturing&Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a transformative lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signaling unprecedented international confidence in the kingdom's emergence as a strategic hub for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing across Africa. Taking place from 20 to 22 January at Foire Internationale de Casablanca, WAM Morocco marks the exhibition debut in Morocco for SAP, […] today21 January, 2026